Learn to Paint Sunflower Acrylic Painting: Build Confidence & Skills

Still Life Sunflowers in Acrylic: Master Brushwork, Color Mixing & Composition

In this class, you’ll learn how to paint a vibrant still life of sunflowers using acrylic paints, while building core artistic skills that are perfect for both beginners and those looking to grow their technique. Through step-by-step guidance, you’ll explore the essentials of brush handling, color mixing, layering transparent colors, and creating strong compositions—all centered around a beautiful floral subject.

Starting with a light sketch, you'll gradually build the painting in layers, learning how to use both transparency and opacity to create glowing color effects and a strong sense of depth. This is a relaxing and rewarding way to practice your painting fundamentals while creating an expressive and cheerful still life.

What You’ll Learn in This Acrylic Painting Class:

• How to paint a still life of sunflowers from start to finish

• Techniques for brush control to capture natural textures and petal shapes

• Color mixing tips for vibrant yellows, deep greens, and background tones

• How to layer transparent acrylics for depth and light

• Guidance on composing a balanced and visually pleasing still life

Explore the fundamentals of acrylic painting for beginners through a guided sunflower still life project that teaches brush control, layering, and color harmony.

This beginner-friendly acrylic painting class offers step-by-step instruction on how to create a vibrant sunflower still life while learning essential techniques like color mixing and transparent layering.

This class offers a thoughtful approach to acrylic painting for beginners, giving you the tools and confidence to understand how different elements work together—form, color, and layout.

By the end of the class, you’ll have your own beautiful sunflower painting, along with practical skills you can carry into any future acrylic painting projects.